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ENGINE BOTTOM END 8-13 Crankshaft Maintenance
Connecting Rod Big End Radial Clearance
radial clearance Check the big end in an alignment jig or on blocks, and Set the crankshaft place dial gauge against the connecting rod big endPush the connecting rod first towards the gauge and then in the opposite directionThe difference between the two gauge readings is the radial clearanceIf the radial clearance exceeds the service limit, the crankshaft assembly must be replaced or disassembled and the crankpin, needle bearing, and connecting rod big end examined for wearConnecting Rod Twist Standard: 0.018 0.030 mm (0.0007 0.0012 in Service Limit: 0.080 mm (0.003 in
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
[A] Measure the big end side clearance big end and either Insert feeler gauges between the crankshaft half to determine clearanceIf the measured value exceeds the service limit, the crankshaft should be replacedConnecting Rod Twist Standard: 0.45 0.55 mm (0.018 0.022 in Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 in